Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

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About the Brown-headed Nuthatch

A tiny, energetic nuthatch with a brown cap and squeaky call, commonly found in pine forests of the southeastern United States.

Fun Facts

  • Their squeaky calls often sound like a rubber duck toy.
  • Brown-headed Nuthatches frequently climb headfirst down tree trunks searching for insects.
  • They sometimes use small pieces of bark as tools to pry insects from crevices.
  • These birds are closely tied to pine forests, especially longleaf pine habitats.